Workplaces Must Adapt to Greater Role of Women in Workforce

by James Parks, Mar 8, 2010

A new Center for American Progress (CAP) report released in time for International Women’s Day today offers practical solutions to help America’s workers and families meet the dual demands of work and family

30,000 CWA Members Ratify Contract with ATT - and More Bargaining News

by Belinda Boyce, Mar 8, 2010

Some 30,000 Communications Workers of America members ratify a contract with AT&T, and more news from the “Bargaining Digest Weekly.” The AFL-CIO Collective Bargaining Department delivers daily, bargaining-related news and research resources to more than 1,200 subscribers. Union leaders can register for this service through our website, Bargaining@Work.

Obama to Nominate Retired Army General for TSA

Sun Mar 7, 10:35 pm ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama plans to nominate retired Army Major Gen. Robert Harding to head the Transportation Security Administration after his first pick withdrew under political pressure, an administration official said Sunday.

The official declined to be further identified because the planned nomination has not yet been announced.

More Evidence of an Urgent Problem

Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on March 07, 2010 at 11:35 AM EST

The last few days have brought even more evidence that the health care status quo is working out great for the insurance companies – at the same time as it continues to fail American families and businesses. No wonder the insurance companies are spending millions and millions of dollars to block reform.

On Wednesday, a leading insurance broker laid out in clear terms what many Americans could already guess: the insurers’ monopoly is so strong that they can continue to jack up rates as much as they like – even if it means losing customers – and their profits will continue to soar under the status quo.

Vice President Biden Announces Nearly 200 Recovery Act Transit Projects in 42 States

For Immediate Release March 05, 2010

Awards Mean FTA Has Met Aggressive Deadline to Put 100 Percent of Recovery Act Dollars to Work

WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced funding for 191 new Recovery Act transit projects in 42 states and Puerto Rico that will help transform the nation’s infrastructure and support thousands of jobs across the country. In making the over $600 million in new awards, the Federal Transit Administration met an aggressive deadline to award 100 percent of its Recovery Act transit formula dollars by March 5.

British Airways Cabin Crew Will Accept Pay Cut

05.03.10

British Airways cabin crew have offered to take a 3.4% pay cut to try to break the deadlock that may lead to strikes, union leaders said today.

The Unite union is said to have put forward a package which it believes would save BA £60 million.

It is also understood that BA will be given a deadline of Tuesday for accepting the deal, or the union will name strike dates.

Strike Watch: American Airlines Flight Attendants Set To Walk Out

March 5, 2010 at 2:45 PM

Why should Europe have all the fun? As of this week American Airlines, Continental, United, US Airways and Southwest are all engaged in contentious contract negotiations with any number of unions. But while most of those airlines are in tussles with their pilots, American is facing a walkout by its flight attendants. Negotiations between the airline and the union broke down Wednesday, setting up the conditions for an airline strike. Union officials now need to go to federal officials and ask them to start the clock running on a 30-day waiting period. At the end of that month a full-blown strike becomes permissible. Tick tock:

Southwest Airline Makes Mark in Minn

Updated: Sunday, 07 Mar 2010, 10:12 PM CST
Published : Sunday, 07 Mar 2010, 10:12 PM CST

MINNEAPOLIS - While they only fly direct to three cities from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Southwest Airlines may seem like a bit player compared with Delta Airline’s schedule. The low cost carrier has already forced their competition to change the way they do business.

International Women's Day, March 8: Time to Recommit to Equal Rights

by James Parks, Mar 7, 2010

Women make up more than half the American workforce and are approaching half of union members. On International Women’s Day, March 8, the AFL-CIO is recommitting itself to continue the struggle for equal rights, dignity and respect for all working women.